Town Pop. 3,188

Living in Elsenham: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Elsenham comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 73/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 14 scored places sharing the CM22 postcode district, Elsenham ranks 5th. The CM22 district averages 47/100, putting Elsenham 5 points above its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 37 points above the CM22 district's 54/100. For the surrounding area, see CM22 postcode district.

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Elsenham scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
133.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 157 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 116 crimes
↑ 139% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 40 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Other theft 25 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Vehicle crime 23 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
other 66 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Airport/Airfield 82 crimes
  2. 2 Eastend Lane 28 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 27 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 7.9 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
70
Green Space 37
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
42
A&E departmentsPrincess Alexandra Hospital11.2 mi
Broomfield Hospital13.4 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus17.6 mi
Hospital waitsThe Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust4.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.7%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,226 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
91
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Uttlesford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 83 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate61.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.6%Unemployed2.3%Retired23.3%Student3.8%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.8%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary17.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.3%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership76.1%
Among the least-deprived 20% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
67
Council tax Uttlesford · 2026-27
A £1,556
B £1,815
C £2,075
D £2,334
E £2,853
F £3,371
G £3,890
H £4,668
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band B
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
34
Elsenham 0.4 mi
Stansted Mountfitchet 1.6 mi
Gates 20-39 2.1 mi
J8 M11 2.9 mi
J8A M11 3.5 mi
J8 M11 3.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £400,000 31
Detached £505,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£351k £431k £513k £593k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Ugley Green 52 0.8 mi away ⇄
Henham 44 1.5 mi away ⇄
Stansted Mountfitchet 55 1.6 mi away ⇄
Burton End 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Rickling Green and Quendon 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Birchanger 54 2.7 mi away ⇄
Manuden 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Widdington 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Takeley Street 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Takeley and Little Canfield 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Stortford 65 4.4 mi away ⇄
Debden 38 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Elsenham a nice place to live?

Elsenham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Elsenham is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Elsenham?

Elsenham has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 427 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Elsenham?

The current median house price in Elsenham is £400,000, around 40% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £505,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%. There were 31 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Elsenham in context

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Postcode districts in Elsenham

CM22 47 ⇄

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